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Mel Belli |
Or so he claims tonight's "60 Minutes." (Preview here: http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml)
All I can say is, What's the world comin' to?! |
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_Boomy_ |
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Gazza |
Those high trousers he wears really seem to have cut off the blood supply to his brain.
Cowell's the same arrogant twat who said that if Pop Idol had been around years ago, people like Bob Dylan would never have got a record contract.
He really does think the sun shines out of his own arse and that he's some kind of saviour of popular music. In effect, he's the equivalent of a musical anti-christ.
God help us.
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mojoman |
jack bruce? |
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fireontheplatter |
i am sorry i ever read this thread. |
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glencar |
His manboobs are bigger than Bruce's! |
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Left Shoe Shuffle |
quote: Gazza wrote:
He really does think the sun shines out of his own arse and that he's some kind of saviour of popular music.
Well that's a bit harsh, innit?
After all, he did give us Il Divo.
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Jakeb206 |
HEY SIMON!
I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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jb |
From a strictly economic view point, of course he is more valuable to Sony than Bruce, or any band for that matter. His tie in to Idol makes for a very profitable ownership of all of the Idol contestants, who, believe it or not, are selling millions of records..it is , a sad indictment, of how the recording industry basically has a monopoly on all "talent" . Cowell , whether you love him or hate him, is what makes the show, and he was already a huge source of revenue to Sony because of the earlier British Idol show. |
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gimmekeef |
This fuckwad...is the equivalent of a pro wrestling "manager"......think Freddie Blassie....or Jimmy Hart The Mouth of the South |
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jb |
I don't see why people dislike him...he is the only judge who actually 'tells it like it is", and makes the show entertaining. Randy "the dog" Jackson and Paula are boring..without him, the show would suck even worse than it already is. As far as his business acumen, it speaks for itself..the guy has made the label hundreds of millions of dollars, and has become extremely wealthy in his own right. His comment about Bruce was not a put down, but a fact. Moreover, the angry/bitter Lennon said he was bigger than Jesus!!! I think that was a lot more offensive than Simon's comment.
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Honky Tonk Man |
I like Simon Cowell. He’s a character and I just love his putdowns. Most of what he comes out with on Pop Idol is true. There is absolutely no point whatsoever in building up peoples hopes if they really are talent less. If he really did say that about Dylan though, you do have to wonder. The singer/songwriter scene is a different kettle of fish. I am surprised he made a statement like that. Dylan would never have gone in for a glorified karaoke competition! |
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glencar |
It's a shame what happened to Daughtry... |
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jb |
quote: glencar wrote:
It's a shame what happened to Daughtry...
His album has sold over 1 million(more than ABB)..don't feel too bad. Idol, like it or not, has paved the way for many (see Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aikens, etc). The only one that you don[;t hear to much about is Ruben Stoudard? |
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gimmekeef |
jb..the people you mentioned as Idol stars have added zippo to music and are just media creations feeding the masses....But hey people buy it...Hell 120,000 folks went yesterday south of me to see fancy colored cars go around in circles for 4 hours....so whose to say I guess? |
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Saint Sway |
the ego needs to hold off comparing himself to Springsteens popularity until he can sell out a dozen shows at Giants Stadium |
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glencar |
quote: jb wrote:
His album has sold over 1 million(more than ABB)..don't feel too bad. Idol, like it or not, has paved the way for many (see Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aikens, etc). The only one that you don[;t hear to much about is Ruben Stoudard?
Ruben is painting houses back in Bama. |
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jb |
quote: glencar wrote:
Ruben is painting houses back in Bama.
Clay Aiken finished second to him, but certainly has had more success..the song "Invisible" was embarrassing, but was a hit for him!!! |
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glencar |
Clay's been more embarrassed by those constant gay rumors. The "Claymates" still stand by him on the boards though. |
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jb |
quote: gimmekeef wrote:
jb..the people you mentioned as Idol stars have added zippo to music and are just media creations feeding the masses....But hey people buy it...Hell 120,000 folks went yesterday south of me to see fancy colored cars go around in circles for 4 hours....so whose to say I guess?
agreed..but the show has remarkable ratings..usually over 25 million viewers!!! I think people are drawn to it b/c of Simon and the fact they have a vote...a real phenomena... |
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glencar |
Plus some of them can really sing well even if it's not those who end up winning. |
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jb |
quote: glencar wrote:
Plus some of them can really sing well even if it's not those who end up winning.
Like it or not, they have found some talented pop singers...The two(2) African American singers left are very good....I do not see any real talent among the men left.. |
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glencar |
Blake's good. I'm not into the beat box thing but he can sing & he's good on stage as far as pop singers go. |
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jb |
quote: glencar wrote:
Blake's good. I'm not into the beat box thing but he can sing & he's good on stage as far as pop singers go.
Is he the Blonde guy who comes of very ....well you know.
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glencar |
? He's the blonde guy but I'm not sure what yer hinting at. |
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jb |
quote: glencar wrote:
? He's the blonde guy but I'm not sure what yer hinting at.
ninea abs shae monkey |
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Gazza |
quote: jb wrote:
From a strictly economic view point, of course he is more valuable to Sony than Bruce, or any band for that matter.
No he isnt. If it wasnt him doing that job, he could easily be replaced by someone else. |
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glencar |
quote: jb wrote:
ninea abs shae monkey
A Clay Aiken/Mario Vazquez situation? |
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jb |
quote: Gazza wrote:
No he isnt. If it wasnt him doing that job, he could easily be replaced by someone else.
I belive he was very successful in England long before the American Idol came on....he is certainly making Sony a ton of money....Bruce is great, but he is not a huge seller anymore.. |
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jb |
quote: glencar wrote:
A Clay Aiken/Mario Vazquez situation?
You got it....the other guy allegedly did some obscene thing in a public restroom!!! |